Eversheen Sedge

Eversheen Sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen')

Eversheen Sedge is a compact, evergreen clump-forming sedge with lime yellow leaf centers framed by deep green margins. Its tidy, arching mounds add year-round brightness to shade and part shade borders, paths, and containers.

Distinctive Features

High-contrast variegation reads clearly in low light and stays attractive through the seasons. Naturally compact habit from the Evercolor series provides structure without running.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade; protect from hot afternoon sun in warm regions.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, humus-rich soil; adapts if drainage is reliable.
• Water: Moderate; prefers even moisture, especially in heat and containers.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 1 ft tall and 1 to 1.5 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Lime-centered blades light up shaded beds and entries.
• Edging: Neat clumps define paths and border fronts cleanly.
• Containers: Evergreen color for porch and patio pots with drainage.
• Groundcover: Close spacing forms a luminous carpet in part shade.
• Woodland Gardens: Pairs well with hostas, ferns, and heucheras.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist; avoid prolonged dryness during hot spells.
• Pruning: Comb or trim tired foliage in late winter to refresh the clump.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
• Mulching: Apply a thin mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the crown.
• Notes: Best color with morning sun and afternoon shade; divide every few years to maintain vigor.

Why Choose Eversheen Sedge?

• Year-Round Color: Evergreen blades keep borders finished in all seasons.
• High Contrast: Lime centers and dark margins show clearly in shade.
• Compact Habit: Fits small spaces and formal edges without flopping.
• Versatile: Effective in beds, containers, and groundcover masses.
• Easy Care: Minimal grooming with dependable performance.

Plant in part shade with moist, well drained soil, maintain steady moisture in summer, and lightly tidy foliage in late winter to keep mounds bright and clean.